Maintains that simulation games in social studies education are successful because they combine factual content, skills development, and experience in decision making. The five simulations described are Explorers I, River City, Boxcars, The Union Divides, and Starpower. (Author/DB)

It is argued that the present system of language teacher training requires reconsideration, revision, and restructuring to include other disciplines. (Author/RM)

Discusses the development of multi-subject teaching units combining German with science, mathematics and art. Three such units are reproduced here, including procedures, student activities, and evaluation. (CHK)

Presents 18 curriculum units in various subject areas which center upon education with a global perspective. Activities for each topic are described and objectives, are specified. Teacher and student feedback is solicited and a form for reviewing the materials is included. (Author/DB)

The relationship between writing-across-the-curriculum (WAC) programs and the first-year writing program has always been a delicate one. Although some WAC requirements have been formalized, faculty participation in programs is still largely voluntary. At Cornell University (New York), for example, teachers must require at least 6 and no more than…

This paper describes attempts to explore a variety of questions about ways to integrate mathematics and science methods courses for preservice elementary teachers. Questions include: Are there principles of integration that can be used when planning the integration of courses? How might these principles help prospective teachers think about…

This paper discusses strategies that can be used to realize interdisciplinary instruction at the secondary level and details a sample curriculum that employs themes related to human nutrition. The Secondary Level Interdisciplinary Curriculum is organized around five thematic units that present nutrition issues highly relevant to adolescents:…

This article explores the interdisciplinary course offerings at 164 institutions that participated in a 1998 curriculum analysis by the Center for the Study of Community Colleges. It examines interdisciplinary courses in the context of the total curriculum, and discusses examples of existing interdisciplinary programs, the benefits and…

Presents ten brief reports of recent innovation in college science teaching, involving study courses, educational programs, demonstrating experiments, laboratory instruction method, and teacher preparation programs. (CC)

Discusses the necessity of informing parents of school operations and maintaining open channels of communication. (DD)

Describes a project that changed the social studies curriculum by changing the method of teaching. (MB)

Looks at the teaching methods used by social scientists in two-year colleges. Concludes that innovations of the last 15 years are not widely used. Proposes the continual renewal of existing teachers, proper training of new ones, and increased accommodation of college transfer students' needs with interdisciplinary courses. (DMM)

Describes the team teaching program at Randolph Intermediate School, in Randolph, New Jersey. The program has been functioning successfully for the last six years. (Author/SJL)